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ORANGES byJanet Spencer On February 16, 1957, the first ship to transport orange juice in stainless steel tanks left Port Canaveral, Florida.

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ORANGE HISTORY • Most types of citrus originated in southeast-ern Asia and India. Many modern varieties were developed in China and Malaysia and transplanted across Asia and Europe.

• California used to be the top orange produc-ing state, but Florida surpassed California in 1942 and now produces three times as many oranges as California. (The average difference in rainfall between Florida and California amounts to an extra 1,140,000 gallons per acre falling on Florida.) Floridians call them orange groves, but Californians call them or-ange orchards.

• Brazil is the world’s leading orange producer, with an output almost as high as that of the next three countries combined. Almost 99% of the fruit is processed for export. The United States is the second largest producer, followed by India, China, Mexico, and Spain.

• The total weight of citrus fruit produced in the U.S. each year is greater than that of any other fruit tree in the U.S.

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• 98% of Florida oranges are harvested by hand.

Over 100,000 people in Florida are employed in the citrus industry.

WORD ORIGINS • The Sanskrit word ‘naranga’ meaning ‘fragrant’ passed into French, where the word ‘or’ means ‘gold.’

From there it became ‘orange’ meaning ‘gold and fragrant. ’ •The Cedars of Lebanon had round, hard orange-colored cones (like pine cones), and the word for cedar was ‘citron.’ When a new fruit showed up that resembled them, it too was dubbed ‘citron.’ This is the origin of the word ‘citrus’ which actually means ‘cedar.’

• Tangerines are a variety of citrus which first appeared in Tangier, a city in Morocco. (A person from Tangier is also called a Tangerine.) Mandarin oranges originated in China, where they speak Mandarin. Clementines may be named after Father Clement Rodier who hybridized them in an orchard in Algeria.

oranges growing from a lemon rootstock, or lemons growing from an orange rootstock. In fact, a single citrus tree can have numerous grafts so that it bears lemons, limes, grapefruit, tangerines, kumquats, and oranges all on the same tree at the same time.

• During cold snaps, owners of orange groves will sometimes spray their trees with water in order to form ice. The trees will die if the temperature drops to 24F (-4C), but with a layer of ice, the temperature stays at 32F (0C) if the wind is calm and conditions are right.

• The lifespan of a typical orange tree is about 40 years, but there’s one tree in Europe that was planted in 1421 that lived until the year 1894 and survived several transplants. Some trees in Florida are more than a century old.

• Citrus trees are evergreen.

An orange tree seedling doesn’t start to bear fruit until it’s about 15 years old.

Grafting new shoots to old roots makes orange production much faster.

ORANGE TREES FRUIT FACTS • All citrus trees graft very easily so it’s easy to have

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• Oranges have a natural wax which protects the fruit from dehydration.

During processing, the wax is washed off as the fruit is cleaned. Therefore, an artificial (and edible) wax is applied to the skin of the orange before it leaves the processing plant. Too much wax and the orange suffocates.

Too little and it shrivels due to dehydration.

• An orange will last about a month after being picked. An orange will not continue to ripen after it is picked.

• Oranges that grow high on the tree are sweeter than those that grow on the lower branches. Oranges that grow on the outside branches are sweeter than those growing on inside branches.

Oranges growing on the south side of the tree are sweeter than those on the north side of the tree.

• The same is true about the amount of juice in an orange, and the amount of vitamin C it contains.

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• Green oranges are just as sweet as orange oranges, and oranges only turn orange when the weather turns cold. Oranges that have turned orange in the cold weather will revert to green again if the weather warms up once more. In many areas, such as Thailand, all oranges remain green con-

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• A single orange provides about two-thirds of your daily requirement of vitamin C.

GETTING GASSED • To change the color of a green orange, the fruit is placed in air-tight containers and then surrounded by ethylene gas for up to four days. Ethylene gas is a natural substance that is given off when fruits and vegetables ripen. The gas eliminates the chlorophyll in the skin, allowing the orange pigment to show through. This is the same process by which a green leaf turns orange in the fall as chlorophyll production tapers off with cold weather.

• The use of ethylene gas was first discovered when Californians noticed that oranges kept in a room where a kerosene stove was being used turned orange very quickly. At first they assumed it was the heat, so packinghouses began ‘ripening’ their oranges in heated rooms, which only served to dehydrate the fruit. Eventually it was discovered that it was the ethylene gas produced in the combustion of kero-

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JUICE • The search for an orange juice concentrate began during World War II when soldiers needed nutritious drinks in the field. The process of concentrating the juice was finally perfected in 1948. Today, about 96 percent of Florida’s oranges are processed into juice.

• The majority of California’s crop is sold as fresh fruit, whereas Florida’s oranges become juice products.

• 53% of total global frozen concentrated orange juice production comes from Brazil.

• Orange juice squeezed at home will begin to turn bitter within hours because it reacts with oxygen. Orange juice squeezed in a factory is pasteurized which helps prevent this.

• When Citrus Hill decided to call their orange juice “Fresh Choice,” the FDA seized 2,000 cases because the label, reading “Citrus Hill Fresh Choice Orange Juice” led people to believe the juice was fresh when it was not.

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• Anna Sutherland was a 19-year-old schoolteacher when she married Melville Bissell and moved to Michigan.

They opened a crockery and china business together in Grand Rapids in 1871. She found it very frustrating that all the dust from their business settled in the carpets and it was impossible to remove it from the fibers with a broom. The dust was also contributing to Melville’s health problems. He began working on a device that would sweep it all away!

• Melville Bissell’s carpet sweeper utilized rubber wheels whose back-andforth motion drove a set of bristles, which in turn agitated the dirt and swept it inside. He received a patent for his sweeper in 1876. When friends began asking where they could purchase the contraption, Bissell moved away from crockery and toward the large potential market of the sweeper.

• The Bissells hired women neighbors, who worked out of their homes in Grand Rapids to tie bundles of hog bristles with string. The bunches were then dipped in hot pitch and inserted into brush rollers and trimmed. Anna made the rounds of the homes, collecting the pieces in a clothes basket, returning to the Bissell shop to assemble the sweepers.

• Once production was underway, Melville hit the road to peddle his new product, knocking on doors and calling on houseware stores.

•During his demonstrations, Melville tossed a handful of dirt onto the carpet and quickly swept it up with his newfangled gadget. The price was $1.50 and the sweepers sold like hotcakes. Anna took a trip to Philadelphia and persuaded John Wanamaker, owner of that city’s first department store, to take on the carpet sweeper.

• In 1883, the Bissells built their first manufacturing plant in Grand Rapids.

Unfortunately, a fire destroyed the factory the following year. Anna quickly secured loans from local banks which enabled the Bissells to begin manufacturing just 20 days after the fire.

• More tragedy struck in 1889 when Melville passed away at age 45. Although she was raising their five children, Anna quickly stepped up to lead the company, becoming the first female CEO in America. She expanded the business internationally, and within a few years, the factory was producing 1,000 sweepers daily. Even Queen Victoria of England was a fan, demanding that the castle be “Bisselled” on a weekly basis.

• Anna was responsible for introducing progressive labor practices such as workmen’s comp and pension plans to her company. She became a civic leader, opening the Bissell House, a refuge for youth and immigrants.

• Anna Bissell held the reins of the company for more than 30 years before she passed the baton to her son, Melville, Jr., who pushed the company toward the new era of the vacuum cleaner and rug shampooer. Even today, Bissell remains a family-owned company. In the midst of all the world’s technological advances, the original carpet sweeper remains virtually unchanged.

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LEMONS • Christopher Columbus introduced citrus trees to the island of Haiti in 1493 during his second voyage.

•The demand for lemons and their scurvy-preventing properties hit a peak during the California Gold Rush of 1849. Miners were willing to pay huge sums for a single lemon. As a result, lemon trees were planted in abundance throughout California.

•Today, California and Arizona produce 95% of the entire U.S. lemon crop. California produces more lemons than all of Europe.

•Lemons are technically berries, as are oranges, watermelons, and tomatoes.

•Although lemon trees need lots of sunshine and cannot tolerate killing frosts, they grow surprisingly well in poor soil, even in sandy soils. Lemon trees bloom and produce fruit year-round. Each tree can produce between 500 and 600 pounds of lemons in a year, which amounts to up to 3,000 lemons annually.

•Lemon juice is about 5 percent citric acid, making it a natural for slowing the browning or oxidation of fresh, raw foods: apples, avocados, bananas, and other fruits.

•When given a choice of orange, grapefruit, peaches, apples, or lemon, cattle will eat lemons first. This is thought to be because the citric acid in lemons aids in digestion.

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•Before juicing, roll a room-temperature lemon under your palm to break down the cells inside the fruit that hold liquid.

If a fruit is especially hard, microwave it for 20 seconds. The average lemon holds about 3 tablespoons of juice and has about 8 seeds.

• In 2003, the heaviest lemon ever grown was recorded in Kefar Zeitim, Israel. It weighed just over 11.5 pounds (5.265 kg), had a circumference of 29 inches (74 cm), and was 13.7 inches (35 cm) long.

• You may store lemons at room temperature for about two weeks. They will keep for up to six weeks in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. Sprinkle them with water to keep them fresh in the plastic bag. You can also freeze lemons.

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My recipe for Quinoa and Green Onions puts an international and nutritious spin on your table. You can change the spice combination to make the dish reflect your favorite flavors from around the world.

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In saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Add garlic and saute just until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add quinoa and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the quinoa is tender and most of the broth has been absorbed, about 12 minutes.

3. Stir in the butter and one-half of the sliced scallions; season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and allow to stand for 3 minutes.

4. Sprinkle with remaining green onions and serve as side dish. Serves 4

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Mix well and cook for another few minutes until sauce is thick and green beans are the desired consistency.

Remove from heat and serve.

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onions and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Add a tablespoon or two of water if needed to keep onions from sticking.

Add balsamic vinegar and continue to sauté another 1 to 2 minutes, until softened. Add eggplant and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until soft. Add mushrooms, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and cayenne. Cook a few minutes longer.

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Last year, Jarod Leto won his best supporting actor Oscar for playing a transsexual in "Dallas Buyer's Club," which may have swayed Eddie Redmayne, Oscar nominated for his portrayal of physicist Stephen Hawking "The Theory of Everything," to take on a risky project for his post-Oscar film. He first hit with "My Week With Marilyn" (2011), then he impressed in "Les Miserables." Redmayne won a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award for "The Theory of Everything" and is the favorite to win an Oscar this year. He's currently on big screens in the $175 million "Jupiter Ascending," playing an effeminate dictator of another planet.

He'll next take on the role of Danish painter Einar Wegener, who later transitioned to become Lili Elbe, the first man to have sexual reassignment surgery, in 1931. The film, "The Danish Girl," will be directed by Eddie's "Les Miserables" director, Toby Hooper. Before Redmayne, those considered for the role were Nicole Kidman, Gwenyth Paltrow, Charlize Theron, Marion Cotillard and Rachel Weisz. Hooper won the Academy Award for "The King's Speech," which grossed $414 million worldwide.

Redmayne admits, "I have put on dresses and wigs and make-up. I'm beginning to embark on trying to find out who she was." This is a time when interests, thanks to Bruce Jenner, are high on men transitioning to women. *** Sad to hear of the passing of Donna Douglas, born Doris Smith, in Pride, Louisiana, 82 years ago, whom we all loved as Elly May Clampett on "The Beverly Hillbillies."

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I attended the CBS affiliate gathering in 1962 and met Donna, who was a beautiful, shy and unassuming young woman who stuck close to her co-stars Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan and Max Baer, Jr. Many years later, I'd see her around Beverly Hills functioning as a real-estate agent.

When she succumbed to pancreatic cancer on New Year's Day, Max Baer said, "She was Elly May until the day she died. She always dressed in pink or blue, and of course had those signature pigtails." She is survived by her brother, her son, Danny Bourgeois, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. *** "American Sniper," which cost $58.8 million to make, grossed nearly $400 million in its first three weeks and is still going strong. Despite being ignored by The Golden Globes, it has grabbed Oscar nominations for Bradley Cooper as best actor, and for best picture. Hope Bradley doesn't get sore if he doesn't win the Oscar ... he knows how to use a rifle really well now! (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

Q: I think this season of "Portlandia" might be the funniest one yet. Please tell me I'll get to enjoy new episodes for years to come. -- Paula T., via email A: I am happy to tell you that you'll get at least two more seasons of funny from Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein. IFC announced that it has picked up the hit comedy for seasons six and seven, each encompassing 10 half-hour episodes. *** Q: I wanted to ask about two ABC shows that I very much miss: "Red Widow" and "666 Park Avenue." I enjoyed both shows, especially the eye candy in "Red Widow," and wondered if there's any chance they'll be aired again -- Marsha R., Naples, Florida A: Both ABC series premiered in the 2012-13 season -- "666 Park Avenue" in September and "Red Widow" as a midseason replacement -- to much hullabaloo and fanfare; however, both were canceled due to low ratings. Of the two series, "Red Widow" is available on DVD, in case you're feeling nostalgic and want to relive the drama and intrigue ... and eye candy. *** Q: I truly hope the writers and producers of "Galavant" know what a superb show it is. I laugh so hard and watch each episode several times since there are so many jokes and bits every second. I thank them for this wonderful production. If it comes out on DVD, I will buy it! -- Nancy M., Venice, Florida A: I know a lot of people who feel the way you do, Nancy. And they are all hoping for a second season, as I'm sure you are.

If anything, it's just nice to have the option to watch a series that is inventive and unique, and there really is no other show out there like it right now. I believe in rewarding people for thinking outside the box, and I hope ABC does too.

Fred Armisen While "Galavant" started out really strong, it then slipped in numbers as the limited series went on. However, since it is a limited series (meaning each season has fewer episodes than a normal series, and it can air at any time during the season as a place-filler or replacement), its low numbers won't necessary be nails in its coffin. I'd still place this show very much on the bubble. We'll keep our fingers crossed! *** Q: I read that Andrew Garfield will no longer star in "Spider-Man." Does that mean the franchise will be ending?

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What does this mean for us? That we should seriously consider meditation as part of our daily routine to possibly hold off age-related brain changes.

Singing as therapy for Parkinson's apparently isn't new. As far back as 2011, Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago has used music and drama for their therapeutic benefits to Parkinson's patients. It has documented benefits in movement, posture, speech and voice, as well as mood and attitude, goal setting and encouraging others. In the drama section, the participants read scripts, which helps memory recall and articulation.

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A year later, scientists learned that the brains of those who meditate have "gyrification," allowing the brain to process information faster. Additionally it appeared that the more years of meditation, the more gyrification was present.

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Other researchers soon began their own investigations. In 2009, UCLA researchers discovered that certain areas of the brain are larger and have more gray matter in people who meditate. Two years later those same researchers learned that in people who meditate, the connections between areas in the brain are stronger and have less of the brain atrophy that usually comes with age. In this case, the connections weren't just between specific parts of the brain, but in the whole brain. Whether the meditation caused brain growth or stopped the reduction wasn't known at the time.

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As far back as 2007, researchers were reporting on the benefits of meditation in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. At the time, they claimed that only 12 minutes a day allowed the brain to heal.

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Researchers at Iowa State University have been using music as therapy for patients with Parkinson's disease.

Patients were first tested on pitch duration, vocal loudness, respiratory pressure and swallow control to set a baseline.

Then, once a week for eight weeks, they all gathered together to sing simple songs. The end result? All showed significant improvement.

Since Parkinson's is progressive, being able to maintain a function can be important for continued muscle control.

Participants were shown to have positive changes in voice, speaking and breathing, and experienced reduced stress and anxiety, improved communication and well-being, and even better memory as they learned new songs.

The physical aspects aren't the only areas that benefited. Interaction with others who have Parkinson's has brought the group together socially. Even though the study is officially over, they still meet every week to keep singing ... because they know what it does for them.

The program has been so successful that researchers plan to do another study for a 10-week period. They'll test this year's participants to see if there are differences between those who continued to sing and those who didn't.

If you have Parkinson's or know someone who does, investigate singing therapy in your area. If there isn't a program, encourage the local hospital to begin one. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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D. Watson and Frances H.C. Crick announce that they have determined the double-helix structure of DNA, the molecule containing human genes. Watson later claimed that Crick announced the discovery by walking into the nearby Eagle Pub and blurting out, "We have discovered the secret of life."

• On Feb. 25, 1828, John Adams, son of President John Quincy Adams, marries his first cousin and inadvertently follows a pattern of keeping marriages within the family. John Adams' grandfather, President John Adams, had married his third cousin. John's daughter also married a family member -- her second cousin.

• On Feb. 26, 1968, allied troops who recaptured the city of Hue from the North Vietnamese during the Tet Offensive find the first mass graves in the former imperial capital. It was discovered that communist troops who had held the city for 25 days had massacred between 2,800 and 5,700 civilians.

• On Feb. 24, 1938, Variety reports that the film studio Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has bought the rights to adapt L. Frank Baum's children's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" for the screen, and that MGM has cast 16-year-old Judy Garland in the film's central role, Dorothy.

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with a hole punched at the top of each strip (one strip for each child for each chore and privilege).

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Discuss with your kids the basic chores that need to be done in your home.

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If the stopper is attached to the pivot rod, you can go ahead and check for a clog at the base. Dive under the sink and locate the pivot rod. This is a round metal rod jutting horizontally into the back of the drain pipe. It's held in place by a nut; loosen this nut and ease out the pivot rod. You may want to have a helper hold onto the stopper from above so that it doesn't fall flush into place, making it hard to get out. Once the rod is pulled back, lift out the stopper.

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